Cleaner/Office Assistant-Lagos in an Inter-governmental organsiation (IOM)

Position Title: Cleaner/Office Assistant
Duty Station: Lagos, Nigeria
Classification: Ungraded Contract (UG)
Type of Appointment: Special All Inclusive Contract
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Reference Code: EXTENSION: VN2014_09 (O)-NAT
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
Context:
Under the guidance and supervision of the Finance/Admin assistant, the jobholder will provide reliable messenger services and reliable and safe sanitary services. S/he should demonstrate a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
The job holder will be exposed to constant dirt and dust. It also requires climbing up and down the stairs when performing the duties. At supervisor discretion the job-holder may be required to work in shifts to meet the changing demands of service delivery. The job-holder may be required to wear the assigned uniform provided whilst on duty.
Core functions/responsibilities:
• Provides efficient organization and cleaning services.
• Keeping the office room floors, surfaces, furniture, walls, doors, windows, kitchen, corridors, toilets, and waiting areas and the office environment clean and hygienic at all the times;
• Paying attention and ensuring hygienic standard of sanitary facilities at all the times and replenishing the toiletries (toilet rolls, soaps, washing liquid )as required;
• Report on the stock status of toilet rolls, soaps, washing liquid and towel etc.;
• Sorting, delivery and pick up of documents from various offices on the premises at regular intervals.
• Maintaining the organization of paper, documents and doing Photocopying and duplicating services as requested;
• Supporting office hospitality in the presence of guests by ensuring that tea, water and refreshments are served and provided at official meetings as requested;
• Assist in the loading, unloading and movement of furniture, equipment and cargo office supplies;
• Other duties as required.
Desirable Competencies:
Behavioural
a) takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; b) works effectively with all clients and stakeholders; c) promotes continuous learning: communicates clearly; d) takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management; e) plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility; f) displays mastery of subject matter; g) contributes to a collegial team environment; h) creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA); i) incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
Technical
a) consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude; b) responds positively to critical feedback; c) ability to sort out and organize large quantities of documents; d) understanding of IOM operations procedures and requirements; e) efficiency in the delivery of all listed services; f) ability to use a variety of cleaning equipment and products; g) basic computer literacy an advantage; h) Demonstrated ability to write legibly;
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
a) secondary school certificate; b) at least 1 year previous practical cleaning experience and operations of various cleaning appliances in a busy office environment preferably with an International Organization; c) basic knowledge of general hygiene practices; d) good knowledge of facility layout; e) good knowledge of cleaning products and applications; f) store keeping knowledge desirable; g) basic understanding of Health and safety issues in relation to tea service and cleaning operations.
Language:
Thorough knowledge of written and spoken English.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to email address iomnigeriahr@iom.int on or before 17 October 2014.
In order for the applications to be considered valid, IOM only accepts applications with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for application, addressed to The Chief of Mission, International Organization for Migration (IOM) and with a subject line VN2014_09 (O)- NAT Cleaner/Office Assistant-Lagos.
All applications should include a functional e-mail address, mobile numbers and detailed curriculum vitae (CV). Please note this position is open to Nigerian National applicants and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The applicant must be able to live and work in Lagos. Previous applicants need not re-apply again for this position.

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